Winona Name Origin

/wi-NO-na/

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The name Winona is of Native American origin, specifically from the Dakota language, meaning 'firstborn daughter'. It gained popularity in the United States and Canada, especially after actress Winona Ryder.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Winona each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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